Catrake Force
Waterfall in North Yorkshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Catrake Force is a waterfall on the River Swale in North Yorkshire, England.[1] It is not visible from the road but is accessible via a campsite in Keld.[2] It comprises a series of four steps, each its own small waterfall, and each with a very different character – the largest single drop being about 20 feet (6.1 m).[3]
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Catrake Force | |
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Location | Swaledale, North Yorkshire, England |
Coordinates | 54°24′4″N 2°10′0″W |
Type | Step |
Total height | 10 m / 30 ft |
Number of drops | 4 |
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It lies just upstream of Keld, downstream from Wain Wath Force. The next waterfall downstream is Kisdon Force.[4] Waterfalls in the north of England are often termed Forces after the Norse word Foss which means waterfall,[5] whilst Catrake derives from the Latin cataracta (waterfall) via Middle English.[6]